Purchased these and Avery glitter ballet flats for trip to France. Wore them immediately to begin breaking them in before May, as I have a relatively wide footbed, and generally takes me a few wears to break a shoe in. Both were comfortable the first time I wore them, which I did on my feet working at a hospital. Both are much softer and more comfortable than all other flats I've tried before. Soft, great quality material, and the shoe does not slip on your foot at all d/t the elasticized edging around the foot (which is very comfortable, also). The Manhattan ballet flats are more comfortable on my feet than the Avery's, with a softer/more cushioned sole. I was hesitant to purchase given the price, but they've already proven their worth. Purchased in black patent, so extremely versatile. I would love to have them in every color.

I wear high heels all of the time, but the final month of pregnancy had me searching for a cute pair of versatile black flats for work and play. I originally purchased a pair of Tory Burch patent flats, but I had to take them back because they rubbed in wierd places and had me slipping and sliding all over the place. Then I purchased these shoes. I don't think they are as cute as the TB shoes because they don't have the gold logo, but they are SO comfortable. I wear them literally every day. I would recommend these to anyone that wants a versatile flat that is actually wearable without bandaids or "breaking in". Love. Fits true to size.

Loved and wore out 2 pairs of the Cole Haan Nike Air in black patent leather. After 4 years and many wearings, it is time to replace them. The Manhattan ballet seems to have the same elegant black patent appearance that will make any outfit fit for a lady just as the Nike Air ballet did.

I purchased these in nude for a trip to Italy a year and a half ago based on reviews that they were super comfortable and I couldn't agree more! I wore them all over without breaking them in and never had any issues! I loved them so much that when I needed a new pair of black flats, I came back to purchase them again!

Loved and wore out 2 pairs of the Cole Haan Nike Air in black patent leather. After 4 years and many wearings, it is time to replace them. The Manhattan ballet seems to have the same elegant black patent appearance that will make any outfit fit for a lady just as the Nike Air ballet did.

I purchased these in nude for a trip to Italy a year and a half ago based on reviews that they were super comfortable and I couldn't agree more! I wore them all over without breaking them in and never had any issues! I loved them so much that when I needed a new pair of black flats, I came back to purchase them again!

What's the difference between the stagedoor ballet and the manhattan ballet flat? I'm a teacher in need of a pair of comfy durable good looking black flats, but cant tell the difference between the choices.

A shopper
on Apr 7, 2016

Manhattan Ballet Flat

ZERØGRAND Stagedoor Ballet

BEST ANSWER:Both are incredibly comfortable but the stagedoor is more casual with the exterior elastic strap and white sole. I own both and wear whichever suits the rest of my outfit.